Kontrapunkt 32185 Sergey Prokofiev: Violin Sonatas Five Melodies Nikolai Madojan violin Elisabeth Westenholz piano 1. SONATA No. 1. Op. 80 2. FIVE MELODIES Op. 35b 3. SONATA No. 2. Op. 94b total playing time: 68:13 Nikolai Madojan who is turning 21 this year is no new comer to the world’s major concert scenes since his …
Monthly Archives: January 1994
ORF Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam – Segerstam: Concertino-Fantasia, Piano Concerto No 1, Orchestral Diary Sheet No. 34 (KON 32184)
Kontrapunkt 32184 Leif Segerstam: Concertino-Fantasia Piano Concerto No. 1 Orchestral Diary Sheet No. 34 ORF Symphony Orchestra Hannele Segerstam violin Rainer Keuschnig piano Lief Segerstam conductor 1. CONCERTINO-FANTASIA (1977) for violin, piano and orchestra 2. CONCERTO FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA No. 1 (1977) (“Thoughts 1978”) 3. ORCHESTRAL DIARY SHEET No. 34 (1977-78) (from Symphony In …
Tove Lønskov, Rodolfo Llambias – Schubert: Complete Works For Four Hands, Volume 1 (KON 32183)
Kontrapunkt 32183 Franz Schubert: Works For Four Hands vol. 1 Tove Lønskov piano Rodolfo Llambias piano 1. FANTASIE Op. 103, D. 940 2. OUVERTÜRE “IM ITALIENISCHEN STILE” in D Major D. 592 3. OUVERTÜRE “IM ITALIENISCHEN STILE” in C Major D. 597 Trois Marches Militaires Op. 51, D. 733 4. 1. Allegro Vivace 5. 2. …
Andy LaVerne – Glass Ceiling (SCCD 31352)
SCCD 31352 Glass Ceiling / Andy LaVerne Trio Collaboration between pianist Andy LaVerne (b. December 4, 1947 in New York) and SteepleChase goes back to 1978 when he was the pianist/composer/arranger of Stan Getz Quartet. Andy has recorded numerous albums for SteepleChase since then in various settings. This recording is in the classic trio format …
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Von Freeman – Dedicated To You (SCCD 31351)
SCCD 31351 Dedicated To You / Von Freeman Quartet This new recording of Chicago’s grand old man (b. October 3, 1922) Von Freeman showcases again his ever-strong playing with the distinctive tenor tones. Together with his highly acclaimed release “Never Let Me Go” SCCD 31310 and Louis Smith’s “Silvering” SCCD 31336 in which he joined …
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Harold Danko – Next Age (SCCD 31350)
SCCD 31350 Next Age / Harold Danko Quartet Pianist/composer Harold Danko is best known for his association with hosts of jazz luminaries including Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan, Woody Herman, Lee Konitz, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis. This is Danko’s first recording under his own name for SteepleChase leading his working group. Understanding and communicative closeness …
Stanley Cowell – Setup (SCCD 31349)
SCCD 31349 Setup / Stanley Cowell Sextet Pianist/composer Stanley Cowell (b. May 5, 1941 in Toledo, OH) for this latest recording chose sextet format, which displays his highly personal writing style and his tremendous talent as an arranger/bandleader. The front-line consisting of Henderson, Margitza and Griffin makes a great contribution with their performance of fire, …
Paul Bley – At Copenhagen Jazzhouse (SCCD 31348)
SCCD 31348 At Copenhagen Jazz House / Paul Bley Paul Bley has been one of the most fascinating jazz pianists in the last four decades since his recording debut in 1954. This is Bley’s second solo recording for SteepleChase and this time the setting is in “live” at Copenhagen’s most active club “Jazz House”. Whether …
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Larry Schneider – Mohawk (SCCD 31347)
SCCD 31347 Mohawk / Larry Schneider Quartet Larry Schneider on this latest recording plays alto sax instead of tenor sax which is his instrument. And when a jazz saxophone player picks up alto, there is one thing in his mind: CHARLIE PARKER. “Larry Schneider Plays Charlie Parker” is what this CD is all about. A …
Kenny Werner – Copenhagen Calypso (SCCD 31346)
SCCD 31346 Copelhagen Calypso / Kenny Werner This is Kenny Werner’s second appearance on the SteepleChase Fazioli solo recording series. His first “Meditation” SCCD 31327 was a great success in both USA and Europe. 1. If I should lose you (Robin/Rainger)2. Ballad for Trane (Kenny Werner)3. My romance (Richard Rodgers)4. Copenhagen calypso (Kenny Werner)5. What …
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